Early Childhood Program Manager

Job Title: Early Childhood Program Manager Location: Sheridan, Oregon Employer: The Bridge Learning Community Position Type: Part-Time (10 hours/week) Pay: $26-32/hour (based on experience) About Us: The Bridge Learning Community is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to enhancing early childhood development through play-based programs. We aim to create a nurturing environment that supports children and families while fostering strong community connections. Our spaces are shared between scheduled programming and member use, and we are community, member, and volunteer-led. Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Program Manager to oversee our new early childhood program. This part-time role requires a background in nonprofit or educational management, with a preference for early childhood experience. The Program Manager will handle program recruitment, manage enrollment, and evaluate program effectiveness, reporting directly to our board. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment and Marketing: Develop strategies to recruit families and market our program. Create promotional materials and engage with community members to increase participation. Manage Enrollment Processes: Oversee the enrollment process, including documentation, applications, and record-keeping. Family Membership Program: Administer the family membership program, ensuring access to resources and addressing member inquiries. Communication: Act as the main contact for members and partners, building strong relationships to support program success. Supervise Early Childhood Educator: Support and supervise the Early Childhood Educator to align with program goals and ensure effective classroom activities. Program Evaluation: Assess program effectiveness regularly and use data to make recommendations for improvements. Data Management: Maintain program data, including enrollment, attendance, and feedback, to inform decision-making and enhancements. Grant Communication: Provide updates to grant funders and prepare necessary reports. Qualifications: Experience: Proven experience in nonprofit management, social services, or educational management. Early childhood experience is a plus but not required. Skills: Strong organizational and project management abilities, excellent communication, proficiency in data management, and creative problem-solving. Personal Attributes: Passionate about early childhood development, innovative, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. The Bridge Learning Community is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 8 – 15 per week Schedule: 4 hour shift Day shift License/Certification: PMP (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Sheridan, OR 97378 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Sheridan, OR 97378: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person